Tokyo is transforming its public restrooms into architectural landmarks through a project featuring designs by world-famous architects, turning once-dreaded facilities into tourist attractions, An innovative rooftop aquaponics farm atop a Tokyo cafe is creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities while supplying fresh fish and herbs to the cafe below.
The Brief #28 Tokyo toilet revolution, Rooftop aquaponics
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